Here are some of our more recent additions to the Goat gallery..... 
 

I feel very privileged to be part of such a great group of hams.   Since my mornings are so busy, I rarely have the opportunity to check-in with the group as often as I would like.  When I do have the time to check-in, all of the guys are very friendly and cordial.  You never know what subject is on the table!

I work as a forester for International Paper, the largest private landowner in the world.  I've been practicing forestry for over 22 years and have lived in Tennessee, Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina.  I spent my college years at East Tennessee State University, the University of Tennessee, and Campbell University.  Sandy is a registered Dental Assistant.  She has been in the orthodontics and/or general dentistry field for nearly 30 years.  I was just a baby when we were married, and so was she.  We will celebrate our 25th anniversary on June 7, 2000.  

The Lord has blessed us with two fine sons, Matthew and Niles.  Matt is attending Clemson University and studying electrical engineering.  Niles is finishing high school this year and has plans to attend Winthrop University (here in RH) and major in finance.  Matt has his general class ticket and his call is K4MAF.  Niles is an accomplished lead guitarist and spends a lot of time touring with his youth group praise band- Jethro's Plea.

I would be remiss if I did not mention my ham radio mentors.  Bob, K4SE, in Jonesboro, Tennessee, was my original mentor.  He took the time to teach an evening Novice theory class at ETSU in Johnson City in 1974.  He also taught us Morse code and helped us get to the 5 WPM level.  Bob currently teaches at ETSU in the Engineering Technology Department.   My other mentor was N4TN, Wayne.  Wayne used to take the time to send CW practice over the old WR4ADO repeater atop Bay's Mountain in Kingsport, Tennessee.  I couldn't afford a two meter rig, but I could tune the repeater in on my dad's old multi-band AM/FM/SSB receiver.  With Wayne's help, I was able to crack the 13 WPM barrier much quicker than I would have otherwise.  Both of these gentlemen represent the epitome of Amateur Radio and continue to serve as a splendid example today.

Finally, in Chuck's absence, I have become the keeper of this web site.  I don't claim to be an expert (at anything) and I am sure there are site enhancements we can achieve together.  I have a thick skin, so if you don't like something please let me know and I will do everything I can to make it better.  You won't hurt my feelings.  Heck, I once lived in the same town as K4VVT and I had to deal with him EVERY day, so a little criticism from you ain't a drop in the bucket!    73's

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